Sr Financial Analyst

Ready to take your financial career to new heights? Join us as a Senior Financial Analyst and become a vital force in our financial success story. You'll dive into financial analysis for our Chicago plant, ensuring we not only meet but exceed our financial targets while aligning with our strategic goals.

 

The Senior Financial Analyst will propose recommendations to improve profitability and increase return on investment. They will be responsible for the integrity of financial information including understanding cost allocation processes and the data included in project or product business cases.

 

Who we are…  

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!  

 

What You'll Do...

• Support procurement and strategic sourcing by providing data-driven analysis and cost optimization insights to enhance category management and raw material savings.

• Partner with procurement to analyze spend, supplier costs, and category trends, identifying cost savings opportunities.

• Develop and analyze KPIs related to procurement, cost savings, and inventory management.

• Support the AOP process, monitor budget variances, and track supply chain expenditures.

• Provide scenario analysis to assess financial impacts of sourcing, inventory decisions, and carry costs, optimizing working capital.

• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to forecast inventory needs, manage levels, and mitigate material obsolescence risks.

• Contribute financial expertise to business goals, financial plans, and forecasting, including cost, revenue, and margin targets.

• Prepare and monitor forecasts for the monthly IBP and annual AOP process.

• Analyze financial performance including customer pricing, incentive programs, cost centers, and logistics costs.

• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, providing financial analysis on initiatives, cost-saving measures, and investment opportunities.

• Develop ROI analyses for capital projects like new products and automation.

• Participate in cross-functional projects with teams across Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Product.

• Stay informed on industry trends and market conditions to support business decisions.

• Ensure data consistency across teams including Power BI, Accounting, Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

 

What You Bring...

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

• 5+ years in FP&A or a related financial role

• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and data interpretation skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities—comfortable working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders

• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building

• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities

• Strong technical and strategic thinking skills; proficiency in tools like Power BI a plus

• Experience in the Food Service or National Accounts industry (preferred)

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 5%

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.